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politics

Academia 3 months ago

How India and Bangladesh are reinforcing each other’s extremes

South Asia needs an honest reckoning with the dangerous symmetry that has emerged across its borders.

Asia & Pacific 3 months ago

Thailand's top court orders ex-PM Thaksin to pay $542 million in taxes

In 2006, Thaksin sold shares Shin Corp, a telecommunications firm he founded, to Singapore's Temasek, raising concerns about a conflict of interest as well as allegations of tax evasion.

Academia 3 months ago

Marcos Jr.’s battle for political survival

Many who fought the Marcos dictatorship with fierce resolve – people who once swore to resist every Marcos who came to power – are not joining those who want Marcos Jr. removed.

Editorial 3 months ago

PREMIUM
Stop the overreach

When state signals tilt toward influencing the outcome of a private merger, it raises red flags for investors and competitors alike.

Academia 3 months ago

The Asian grammar of power

If Trump is willing to listen, he will be far more likely to communicate effectively with Asians and achieve positive results from this tour.

Academia 3 months ago

PREMIUM
Zohran Mamdani and the reshaping of urban space pricing

The high cost of living in cities is not the result of neutral market dynamics. It comes from power structures that privilege landowners and property capital.

Academia 3 months ago

Bangladesh’s grand politics, who is really directing the show?

The country's interim government shoulders a responsibility so heavy it is practically collapsing under it.

Academia 3 months ago

PREMIUM
Time for Indonesia’s youth to renew the pledge

Today’s youth are numerous but politically complacent; celebrated as a demographic bonus yet treated as disposable; expressive in voice but struggling to author a narrative of their own.